21st Jul, 2023 9:30 GMT/BST
An Early 20th Century Sapphire, Pearl, Diamond and Enamel Brooch, the round cut sapphire to an openwork border of pearls and old cut diamonds, in white millegrain settings, to a circular frame enamelled in white, to a plain polished bar, length 5.3cm; and An Early 20th Century Demantoid Garnet, Diamond and Pearl Brooch, the foliate motif formed of old cut diamonds, round cut demantoid garnets and a pearl, in yellow claw settings, on a plain polished bar, length 4.4cm
Sold for £140
Estimated at £150 - £200
Brooch 1 - Stamped '15CT', in our opinion would test as gold. Fastens with a pin and C-hook, features a safety chain. Pearls untested, valued as cultured. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; caratweight 0.05; colour I/J/K, clarity SI2/I1/I2. Gross weight 4.6 grams.
Brooch 2 - Stamped 9CT, in our opinion would test as gold. Fastens with a pin and C-hook catch. Pearl untested, valued as cultured. Gross weight 2.3 grams.
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Auction: Antiques & Interiors, 21st Jul, 2023
To include a good mix of traditional art and antiques, silver, jewellery, watches and more.
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